This micro-credential equips learners with an understanding of the different hardware used in modern control systems, as well as the ability to troubleshoot the software and the incoming and outgoing signals.
On completion, learners will be able to connect and configure common control system hardware, such as PLCs, RTUs, radios, and edge gateways, understand common industrial communication protocols including their benefits and limitations, and maintain, and fault find industrial automation hardware.
This course is best suited to electricians or those working in a similar field.
This micro-credential will involve a volume of learning of approximately 40 hours of student effort.
All course materials will be provided electronically using the Skills Lab online Learning Management System (LMS).